Nu1 Canis Majoris

For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Nu Canis Majoris.

ν¹ Canis Majoris A/B

Observation data Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation	Canis Major
Right ascension	06^h 36^m 22.8^s
Declination	−18° 39′ 36″
Apparent magnitude (V)	+5.71/+7.65
Absolute magnitude (V)	+1.06/+3.00
Distance	277 ± 28 ly (85 ± 9 pc)
Spectral type	G8III+F3IV-V
Other designations
6 Canis Majoris, HR 2423, HD 47138, BD −18° 1480, HIP 31564, SAO 151694, GC 8614, ADS 5253, CCDM 06364-1840

Nu¹ Canis Majoris (ν¹ CMa, ν¹ Canis Majoris) is a binary star in the constellation Canis Major. It is approximately 277 light years from Earth.

The primary component, ν¹ Canis Majoris A, is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.71. Its companion, ν¹ Canis Majoris B is a yellow-white F-type main sequence star with an apparent magnitude of +7.65. The components are separated by 17.8"^[1]

References

1. 2014-04-27, John Nanson, Four for Canis Major: S 537 and S 538, S 534, Nu1

External links

• Sketch of the star as seen through a telescope